Franklin County

FL · Pop. 91,018 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Franklin County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 91,018.

$/Acre: $13,760

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 362 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 170.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.01%

Combined Sales Tax7.01%

Cost of Living Index101.7

Median Household Income$73,584

Poverty Rate25.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,760

Median Home Price$675K

Acres for Sale3493

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season362 days

Annual Rainfall61 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low52°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,021 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)374 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K338

Property Crime /100K257

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak